01 · The Solaye Sunrise
From dark to dawn.
In 35 gentle minutes.
DarknessGradually brighterMorning light
Interactive illustration, not a measured brightness curve. The actual sunrise lasts 35 minutes.
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SOLAYE 2.0
Effortless Eggs.
Designed to support happy, healthy hens and consistent laying all year long. Solaye 2.0 automatically adjusts the lighting every day—so you can enjoy your flock without managing its light schedule.
- 0.5-meter light · 3-meter lead · up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed
- Gentle, 35-minute simulated sunrise
- SunSync follows the sun. No timers to reset.
- A lighting routine designed to support year-round laying.
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25% OFF TOTAL PURCHASE
$79.95 $59.96 USD · 150 sq. ft. · 1 controller + 1 light · 1 systemExpected to ship November 24, 2026.
This is a pre-order for Solaye 2.0, for later fulfillment. Payment is collected at checkout.
Payment is collected at checkout. Shipping and taxes are additional.
✓ 90-day satisfaction guarantee✓ 3-year warranty
Solaye 2.0 design rendering · 0.5 m light strand + 3 m unlit lead. Product arrangement shown for illustration.
☀ Adjusts every day◌ Warm-white, high-CRI LEDs↯ Low-voltage 24 V DC system✓ 3-year warranty
Small daily changes. A more natural rhythm.
The Solaye Sunrise.
A gentler start, every morning.
A gradual 35-minute sunrise, automatic daily timing and natural evenings—thoughtfully designed around life with a flock.
From dark to dawn.
02 · SunSync follows the sun
A new sunrise time.
Automatically, every day.
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Natural sunsetSunSync senses changing daylight.
Nighttime restEvenings stay natural for roosting.
Tomorrow’s sunriseThe morning schedule adjusts automatically.
No daily programming.
No seasonal timer resets.
No seasonal timer resets.
Timing follows local daylight. Morning supplementation does not shorten naturally long summer days.
03 · Smaller light. Flexible coverage.
One short strand.
Room for your flock to grow.
A compact 0.5-meter light strand connects to the controller with a 3-meter unlit lead. Add light lines as your space grows—up to five lights on one SunSync controller.
Up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed per light
Up to 750 sq. ft. with one controller
Up to 750 sq. ft. with one controller
▰150sq. ft. · 1 light
▰▰300sq. ft. · 2 lights
▰▰▰450sq. ft. · 3 lights
▰▰▰▰600sq. ft. · 4 lights
▰▰▰▰▰750sq. ft. · 5 lights
Maximum coverage assumes unobstructed space. Layout, partitions and mounting position affect light distribution.
Good husbandry. Clear sources.
Light is one part
of a healthy flock.
Consistent light
A morning lighting routine that follows the seasons.
Time to rest
Natural evenings and a regular dark period.
Balanced nutrition
Complete layer feed and fresh, clean water.
A comfortable coop
Ventilation, space, clean bedding and daily care.
Why morning light?University of Minnesota Extension ↗Nutrition + consistent lightingPurina Animal Nutrition’s flock-care guidance ↗
These resources explain general flock-care principles; they are not product tests or endorsements of Solaye 2.0. Laying varies with age, breed, health, nutrition and molting.
Fresh Eggs Daily · Preferred Product
A familiar face.
A shared love of flocks.
Meet Lisa Steele, the founder of Fresh Eggs Daily and a voice in the backyard chicken-keeping community.
“Healthy hens, happier winters; this is the future of poultry care.”
LISA STEELE · FRESH EGGS DAILY
Visit Fresh Eggs Daily ↗More than a coop light
Thoughtful care for your hens.
Less work for you.
Happy, healthy hens.
Lighting designed to support natural rhythms and well-being, with a gradual sunrise and time for nighttime rest.
Fresh eggs. Every season.
A consistent light routine designed to encourage laying as the days grow shorter, supporting your flock through the changing seasons.
Effortless ownership.
SunSync manages the light schedule automatically, with small daily adjustments and no daily programming for you.
Solaye 2.0 automates the lighting—not flock care. Egg production and quality also depend on breed, age, nutrition, health and molting.
Let nature set the rhythm
A natural rhythm.
Adjusted every single day.
Daylight changes a little every day. Your coop’s lighting should too. SunSync makes small daily timing adjustments automatically, pairing a gradual morning sunrise with natural sunset and a consistent rest routine.
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A gentler beginning
Ease into the day.
Light gradually brightens over 35 minutes instead of switching abruptly from darkness to full brightness.
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Small daily changes
Adjust a little. Every day.
SunSync updates the lighting schedule daily as daylight changes, avoiding the larger timing jumps of weekly or monthly timer resets.
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When evening comes
Keep sunset natural.
Supplemental light is added in the morning, preserving the evening roosting routine.
Designed to supplement shorter days toward a 15-hour light period while preserving natural sunset. Morning lighting cannot shorten long summer days. Egg production also depends on age, breed, nutrition, health and season.
Less tinkering. More chicken keeping.
Your next coop upgrade.
Without the extra chore.
Simple hardware. Automatic timing. A lighting routine that takes care of itself.
- 01
Place your light line.
Position the lighting in your coop according to the installation guide.
- 02
Connect the SunSync controller.
Follow the guide for sensor placement so it can track natural daylight.
- 03
Plug in. Let it follow the sun.
Automatic daily adjustments keep manual timer resets off your to-do list.
A complete approach to coop lighting
It’s how the light is delivered.
Timing is only part of the story. Light distribution, intensity, color and spectrum all matter to a thoughtfully designed coop setup.
Distribution
A continuous COB light line and silicone diffuser are designed to spread light through the coop and soften individual point sources. Position the line for the areas your flock uses before sunrise.
Intensity
A 35-minute rise in brightness creates a gradual morning transition, instead of an abrupt switch to full output.
Color & spectrum
Warm-white, high-CRI LEDs are part of Solaye 2.0’s approach to a daylight-inspired environment for your flock.
Low-voltage design
The lighting side operates at 24 V DC. Use the supplied power adapter and follow the installation guide for placement and electrical connections.
The Solaye 2.0 light
A closer look at the light.
Explore the supplied spectral profile, light specifications and the science behind a thoughtful morning routine.
Read the specifications and sources
The product-team specifications are 2700 K warm white, CRI Ra >92, R9 >80 and a continuous COB light with silicone diffuser. The graphic reproduces the spectral power and color consistency charts supplied in the product-team presentation. CRI and R9 describe color rendering, not egg quality or UVB output.
Wattage describes electrical power use; a spectrum describes the wavelengths emitted. Morning supplemental lighting leaves natural sunset intact so hens can settle onto their roosts. Mounting height, partitions and layout affect light distribution.
Poultry Extension: lighting for backyard flocks ↗
U.S. Department of Energy: LED basics ↗
University of Minnesota Extension: morning lighting guidance ↗
Inside the Solaye 2.0 light
Warm light.
Thoughtful engineering.
2700 KWarm-white color temperature
Ra >92Color Rendering Index
R9 >80Saturated-red color rendering
24 V DCPower on the lighting side
Specifications supplied by the product team and LED supplier. CRI and R9 describe color rendering; they do not measure egg quality or establish UVB output.
Why morning light—and why this spectrum?
University of Minnesota Extension recommends adding winter light in the morning so hens can find their roosts before natural darkness. Solaye 2.0 follows that approach, with a gradual morning ramp and automatic daily scheduling.
Published laying-hen research has also explored how different spectra affect production and egg quality. Those studies support careful spectral selection, but they are not controlled trials of Solaye 2.0 itself.
One system. A smarter routine.
Meet your coop’s
new morning person.
Each Solaye 2.0 system includes a SunSync controller, power adapter and your choice of 1–5 light lines. Each 0.5-meter light line covers up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed, with up to five lights covering up to 750 sq. ft. unobstructed on a single controller.
SunSync controllerAutomatic daily timing · supports up to 5 lights
LED light line0.5-meter light · 3-meter lead · 2700 K COB
24 V DC low voltageWith included power adapter
3-year warrantySupport beyond the first season
Good questions. Clear answers.
A simpler routine.
Your questions, answered.
Need a hand with your setup?
Talk to Coop Collective ↗When will my preorder ship?
The new Solaye 2.0 model is expected to ship November 24, 2026. This is an estimated shipping date, not a delivery date. Preorder pricing starts at $59.96 after 25% off the $79.95 one-light system. A single controller supports up to five lights. Each extra light adds $20 MSRP before the 25% discount is applied to the total purchase. Prices are rounded to the nearest cent.
What’s in the new model?
A 24 V DC lighting system with a SunSync ambient-light controller, your choice of 1–5 continuous 0.5-meter, 2700 K COB light lines with silicone diffusers, each covering up to 150 sq. ft. unobstructed., CRI Ra >92, R9 >80 and a gentle 35-minute sunrise. It adjusts automatically while preserving natural sunset.
Do I need to program a timer?
No. SunSync responds to natural daylight and makes automatic daily adjustments to the morning lighting schedule. There are no daily, weekly or monthly timer resets. Follow the installation instructions for correct sensor positioning.
Why do daily adjustments matter?
Daylight shifts gradually. Small daily changes let the lighting schedule follow that pattern instead of making a larger jump once a week or month. Solaye 2.0 also brings the light up gradually over 35 minutes.
Will the lights stay on all night?
No. The system adds supplemental light in the morning. It is designed to preserve natural sunset and a nighttime rest period.
Will my hens lay more eggs?
Supplemental light can support a consistent laying routine during shorter days, but results vary. Lighting is one part of flock care; breed, age, molting, nutrition and overall health also affect laying.
Does the light provide UVB or vitamin D?
UVB output has not been demonstrated in the supplied spectrum data. Solaye 2.0 is not a substitute for balanced poultry nutrition or appropriate outdoor sunlight access.
Why is the light warm white?
Solaye 2.0’s selected 2700 K COB LED has a broad visible spectrum with orange and red coverage. Its high CRI Ra and R9 specifications describe how well it renders colors, including saturated reds.
Why add light before sunrise?
Morning supplementation leaves natural sunset intact so hens can settle onto their roosts before dark. Solaye 2.0 gradually raises brightness rather than switching straight to full output.
Is this a heat lamp?
No. Solaye 2.0 is an LED lighting system, not a heating product or a replacement for appropriate brooder heat.
What if it isn’t right for my coop?
Coop Collective offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee, including free return shipping, and a 3-year product warranty. Review the store’s return policy for full terms.
How much is shipping?
Shipping and applicable taxes are calculated in the Coop Collective Shopify checkout before you place your order.
A note from our co-founder
Rooted in farming.
Made for everyday life.
“We started Coop Collective to bring thoughtful innovation to everyday chicken keeping—making it easier to care for your flock without adding more to your day.”
Peter ChalmersCo-Founder, Coop Collective
Meet the collective ↗Let Solaye 2.0 handle the lighting
Effortless Eggs.
Through every season.
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